Ashleigh & Toniah, a bride and her maid-of-honor, couldn't find a podcast that talked about Black weddings so they decided to fix that. We primarily talk to Black wedding vendors, brides, grooms, and bridal party members about all things weddings! Formerly known as The Black Wedding Podcast.
We think that these eight wedding predictions will continue to trend upwards among Black brides and Black weddings in 2023. The post 8 Wedding Predictions for Black Brides in 2023 appeared first on Hue I Do • Marriage, Weddings, & Life.
We are halfway through 2022 so let's remind ourselves of the wedding nonsense that we said we weren't going to tolerate this year. The post REWIND 99. What We Are Not Doing in 2022 appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding & Marriage Podcast.
Khrystina Steib of Steib Weddings explains to us why it is very important for your wedding photographer and videographer to be in sync. The post 117. When Your Photographer and Videographer Work Together appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding & Marriage Podcast.
Journalist Arielle Hixson described how her bridesmaids supported her through her COVID wedding in 2020 and her reception in 2021. The post 116. How These Bridesmaids Exceeded Expectations appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding & Marriage Podcast.
We are rewinding to a fall 2021 episode with Minister LaToya and one of her brides and friend Ellenie Cruz about unique ceremonies. The post REWIND 80. Personalized & Unique Ceremony Ideas appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We discuss the wide variety of wedding scams and wedding scammers that exist and how to not fall for their traps. The post 115. Fraudulent Brides, Incompetent Vendors, & More Wedding Scams appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We discuss the long list of activities, dining experiences, and fun we could enjoy during a honeymoon in the Bahamas. The post 114. Why We Should Honeymoon in The Bahamas appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We are discussing how wedding planning can be an extremely lonely process with @andallthatjasz from TikTok. The post 113. Why Wedding Planning Can Be Lonely appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
GiGi McDowell, the founder and CEO of tech startup Fêtefully explains the details behind why we need a well-prepared wedding timeline. The post 112. The Importance of Wedding Timelines appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We discuss how the attachment styles (anxious, disorganized, avoidant, and secure) can impact our marriage and relationships as adults. The post 111. How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Marriage appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
CEO of Honeyfund Sara Margulis helps us with the perfect honeymoon destinations for every kind of newlywed. The post 110. Perfect Honeymoon Locations for Every Couple appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Last rerun episode but this one was a fave — we chatted with Michaela Johnson, the bridal stylist that helped Ashleigh find her reception dress in 2019. As someone who is in the industry, she... The post REWIND 23. The Truth About Wedding Dresses & Gown Shopping appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Children are cute but do they belong at weddings? Kaycia Rhone of Kaycia Rhone Events gives us some things to think about. The post REWIND 27. Inviting Kids to the Wedding appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
A rerun episode about how imposter wedding syndrome impacts brides, grooms, vendors, and the industry itself. The post REWIND 91. Dissecting Imposter Bridal & Wedding Syndrome appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We talk to ladies of Fawn & Sable about how brides and vendors can make their weddings look amazing so it can be published in magazines. The post 109. How to Get Your Wedding Published appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We discuss the roles and responsibilities of the members of the wedding party with wedding party coach Alexis Y. Hardy. The post 108. The Actual Responsibilities of The Bridal Party appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Wedding planners and VH1 stars Tori Williams and Courtney Ajinca tell us how we can realistically have our celebrity dream weddings. The post 107. How to Have Your Celebrity Dream Wedding appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Go back and listen to this episode from 2020 about guest etiquette, plus ones, and other guest-related foolishness. The post REWIND 59. Plus Ones, Late RSVPs, & Other Guest Mess appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
The considerations around selecting your wedding venue, including cost, venue amenities, what your vendor wants, and more. The post 106. How to Select Your Wedding Venue appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
How did Black people love and marry after slavery? We take a postbellum look at how our ancestors loved and existed in the 0-2 generations after slavery. The post 105. Postbellum Black Love, Weddings, & Marriage appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Janique and Anthony Edwards, the family behind EatOkra, is sharing their love story and how it led to the creation of the app. The post 103. How Black Love Turned Into A Black-Owned Tech Phenomenon appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We talk to a Black antique dealer about the history of the cluster ring, how it came to be in modern times, and why everyone hates it so much. The post 102. The Evolution of the Cluster: The Ring You Love to Hate appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Dr. Reyes shared with us stories about women and couples that were once enslaved and discussed their love stories as freedpeople. The post 101. Black Love, Weddings & Marriage Among The Enslaved appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We are talking about the emotions and process of finding and selecting Black wedding vendors for your wedding day. The post 100. Selecting Black Wedding Vendors appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
You have a lot of Covid-related wedding planning questions so we asked epidemiologist Madeline (Maddy) Lewis to help answer them. The post 99. Answering Your Covid Wedding Questions appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
Before we begin the 2022 wedding season, let's discuss the foolery from 2021 and vow to not bring any of that into the new year. The post 98. What We Are Not Doing in 2022 appeared first on Hue I Do • The Black Wedding Podcast.
We are giving you a variety of ideas to think outside the box when it becomes your time to plan or host a bridal shower. The post 97. Not These Same Ole Bridal Showers appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We talked with Duane and Irene Tyndale about how wedding vendors can elevate their client experience to keep their brides and grooms happy. The post 96. How Wedding Vendors Can Improve Their Client Experience appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
In this rerun episode, gain realistic expectations about what each wedding item costs and how it'll truly impact your budget. The post REWIND: 30. Realistically Breaking Down Wedding Budgets appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Go back and listen to how Racquel Watson from Standing Ovations Weddings & Events told us how to handle the disrespectful bridal party and family members. The post REWIND: 56. Dealing with Rude Bridesmaids & Family appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We learned how to prioritize communication, define our marriage and create a successful relationship by embracing "Divorce is Not An Option." The post 95. Divorce is Not An Option appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We're discussing DIY weddings, the pros and cons of having one, how much money brides actually save and more! The post 94. Should You DIY or Nah? appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Black queer love is frequently removed from the conversation, even when many of the vendors we admire identify as lesbian, gay, or queer. The post 93. How The Wedding Industry Has Failed Black Lesbians appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Dara Adams tells us about the evolution of bridal fashion, what trends are taking over currently, & where we see style moving forward. The post 92. The Evolution and Future of Bridal Fashion appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We are discussing how to handle the regret that comes with booking vendors that don't deliver and how to do our due diligence beforehand. The post 91. How to Handle Wedding Vendor Remorse appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We are replaying the episode about engagement rings and all the characteristics that make the perfect ring on this week's episode. The post REWIND 59. A Girl’s Best Friend
We are discussing how mposter wedding syndrome and imposter bride syndrome can take place throughout the planning process. The post 90. Dissecting Imposter Bridal & Wedding Syndrome appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We are talking about how to treat, pamper, and show appreciation to our bridesmaids throughout the entire engagement period. The post 89. Treating Your Bridesmaids Like The Baddies They Are appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We are talking about why brides need liability, postponement, and cancellation wedding insurance with Eventsured. The post 88. Why Every Bride Needs Wedding Insurance appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We kicked this new vendor series off with Randi from Sugar Euphoria about what to do when the wedding season is a bit dry. The post 87. Pivoting Your Wedding Business During Slow Months appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We are discussing how you can take premarital counseling, live together, and still be surprised by the person you married. The post 86. What They Don’t Tell You About Marriage appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
According to most wedding publications and social media, Black weddings look the same. The decor, dresses, and aesthetic are similar and we discuss why. The post 85. Why Do Black Weddings Look Alike? appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Guests and newlyweds Tye & Morgan intentionally used basically all Black and POC vendors for their Juneteenth 2021 wedding. The post 84. Their Black-Owned Juneteenth Wedding appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
The Style Marc's Marc Wilson defines luxury weddings, their cost, and the overall aesthetic on this week's episode. The post 83. Defining Luxury Weddings appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
This has been a busy summer. Toniah’s been engaged for a little over 3 months and Ashleigh’s counting down the wedding that should’ve been. We catch y’all up on wedding planning and play some bridal... The post 82. Playing Bridal Shower Games appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Pre-marital counselors Michael and Larraine Forrester from A Relationship Ministry explained to us the different counseling styles, why couples should heed red flags, the benefits of relationship mentors, and so much more. The post REWIND 28. What Couples Get Out of Pre-Marital Counseling appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Steve M. Moore with Affairs to Remember discusses how COVID-19 has impacted the food at weddings and we learn if buffets are really dead. The post REWIND 50. How the Pandemic Changed Wedding Catering appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Dorian from Bridal Architect tells us why "sweating for the wedding" is a problematic way of thinking and how to achieve our lifestyle goals. The post 81. Why “Sweating for the Wedding” is Not It appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
Saybah Sammy tells us about her two bachelorette trips which gave us plenty of ideas on our future girls trips. The post 80. You Deserve Two Bachelorette Trips appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
We are talking to LaToya and one of her brides and friend Ellenie Cruz about how to create these unique ceremonies for your wedding day. The post 79. Personalized & Unique Ceremony Ideas appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.
The pandemic changed the way brides approached their wedding day look, from needing multiple looks to wearing masks and faceshields. The post 78. Pandemic-Influenced Bridal Fashion Trends appeared first on Hue I Do • The Complexions of Black Weddings.